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Neil Packer awarded for tennis service

Everglades bowler and tennis advocate Mr Neil Packer has been presented with a sports achievement award by Member for Robertson, Mr Jim Lloyd, for his service to tennis.

Mr Packer is a Grade 3 pennant bowler for Everglades but he has also contributed significantly to tennis.

For 20 years, he has been the proprietor of the Peninsula School of Tennis, where he has care, control and management of the tennis complex at Umina.

Mr Packer holds a Level 2 coaching certificate issued by Tennis Australia, and has previously served as chairman of the Gosford District Tennis Association and the junior committee.

He has coached many District representative players, including State and Australian representatives.

His school has strong community ties with over 30 tennis scholarships being awarded to recipients this year alone.

Mr Packer's son, Dean, has contested tennis championships at the highest level and also plays Grade 2 pennant bowls at Everglades.

Newsletter, November 5 Everglades Country Club